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A legendary songwriter who co-wrote huge hits for the superstars of Motown has died. In the early 1960's, Lamont Dozier joined with brothers Brian and Eddie Holland to form the supersongwriting and producing trio, "Holland-Dozier-Holland". They were behind hit after hit for artists including the Supremes, the Four Tops and the Isley Brothers. Not to mention Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye and many more. All told, the team of Holland-Dozier-Holland was responsible for 25 number-one hit singles. Dozier's son confirmed his death on social media, but no known cause of death was announced. Lamont Dozier was 81.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/entertainment/lamont-dozier-death-cec/index.html
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is teaming up with Vice TV to launch a new documentary series. "Tales From The Territories" will focus on the time when professional wrestling was divided into regional organizations. Legendary figures from the territories being discussed will be featured in the series and it'll also include reenactments of events. "Tales From The Territories" will debut on on Vice TV on October 4th.
Well, it's not a rock lobster. It is another rare orange lobster that is being spared from becoming dinner. The chance of catching an orange lobster is about one in 30 million as the crustacean's bright color makes it more attractive to predators. Just last month on Elsewhere, we told you about a rare orange lobster that was rescued from a Red Lobster restaurant in Hollywood, in south Florida and moved to Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. On Monday, another orange lobster was saved from a Red Lobster in Meridian, Mississippi. The most recent catch, which was given the name Biscuit, was also rescued by Ripley's Aquariums.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/08/09/Red-Lobster-Ripleys-Aquarium-orange-lobster/2521660063797/
One of the bands of the British Invasion is getting the documentary treatment
The Zombies are the subjects of the documentary titled "Hung UP on a Dream". The film will go through The Zombies' 60-year history, from the formation of the band in 1960, their hits--like "She's Not There" and "Tell Her No"--and to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And they are still performing today. It will also feature exclusive interviews and unseen archival footage. You can look for the Zombies documentary iin the summer of 2023.
https://variety.com/2022/film/global/zombies-documentary-rod-argent-colin-blunstone-1235324622/
Johnny Depp is announcing a new seven figure deal with fragrance company Dior. TMZ reports Depp signed the multiyear deal to be the face of the brand's Sauvage men's scent. The actor originally signed with Dior in 2015. At one point, his ads stopped airing after his ex-wife Amber Heard made domestic abuse allegations against him. Of course, he recently won a defamation lawsuit against Heard, in which she has to pay Depp ten-million-dollars in damages.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/johnny-depp-signs-7-figure-deal-dior-defamation-trial-victory
A Florida man is facing some legal trouble after he allegedly tried to steal a man's clothes while naked and armed with a machete.The incident happened Monday morning in Volusia County. The victim told deputies that a nude 34-year-old Brandon Wright suddenly came running out of bushes where he was picking palmetto berries and told him to hand over his clothing, wallet, and phone. As he began complying, Wright suddenly hurled the machete at him - along with a handful of berries. The weapon bounced off of the victim’s chest and he avoided injury. Still nude, Wright sprinted off and hopped into his white Dodge Challenger and fled the scene. Video later showed Wright naked and walking in the middle of a street into oncoming traffic. He eventually surrendered and was arrested at a gas station in DeLand where he had been yelling at people and doing naked pushups. In August of last year, Wright was involved in a similar incident where he ran around naked in the same area.